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Overcoming Overthinking, Self-doubt and Anxiety With Dr. Julie Smith Mar 24, 2025

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Struggling with self-doubt, overthinking, or harsh self-criticism? Join us for an empowering conversation with Dr. Julie Smith, clinical psychologist and author of "Open When: A Companion for Life's Twists & Turns."

Discover practical strategies to cultivate self-compassion, nurture a growth mindset, and transform failures into opportunities for learning - equipping you to embrace life's challenges with confidence and resilience.

You can find Julie at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

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Are You Languishing? Escape the Epidemic of Emptiness | Corey Keyes Mar 20, 2025

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Are you languishing - feeling that gnawing sense of emptiness despite checking all the society's boxes?

Renowned sociologist Corey Keyes, author of "Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down," reveals powerful practices to reignite your passion, purpose and human connections - the key ingredients to flourishing mental health. Discover an insightful path to feeling vibrantly alive.

You can find Corey at: Google Scholar | Episode Transcript

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Ultimate Stress and Anxiety Hack: Flip Your Body’s Safety Switch! | Stephen Porges, Ph.D. and Seth Porges Mar 17, 2025

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How feeling safe impacts your health, creativity and human connections - Unlocking the science of the Polyvagal Theory with pioneering neuroscientist Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. and his son Seth Porges, based on their book Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us.

Discover the hidden power of regulating your nervous system to reduce anxiety, optimize well-being and unleash your full human potential.

You can find Stephen & Seth at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

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How Wearable Tech & AI Read Your Mind (and What to Do About It) | Nita A. Farahany Mar 14, 2025

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Brace Yourself for the Decoding of Private Thoughts by Consumer Gadgets - Everyday devices like headphones and watches could soon interpret your brain activity and inner experiences. Nita A. Farahany, author of "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology," unveils the remarkable potential and alarming risks of this emerging neurotechnology. Get ready to rethink assumptions!

You can find Nita at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript

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The Secret Ingredient to a Dream Career and Life | Jenny Wood Mar 10, 2025

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Former Google executive Jenny Wood reveals how traits we're often told to suppress - like being weird, shameless, or obsessive - can become unexpected superpowers for success in her new book "Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It."

Through stories like chasing her future husband off a NYC subway and leading billion-dollar operations, Jenny shows how embracing these characteristics unlocks extraordinary potential in work, relationships, and life.

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Unconventional Success: How Tiny Experiments Change Everything | Anne-Laure Le Cunff Mar 06, 2025

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Former Google executive turned neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff reveals how breaking free from prescribed life scripts opened the door to genuine fulfillment through experimentation.

In this rich conversation about her book Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World, she shares a practical framework for transforming life's uncertainties into opportunities for growth and self-discovery - whether you're questioning your career path, relationships, or daily habits.

You can find Anne-Laure at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

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A Surprisingly Simple Way to Heal Chronic Pain that ACTUALLY Works? | Nicole Sachs, LCSW Mar 03, 2025

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Renowned therapist Nicole Sachs shares her revolutionary mind-body approach to releasing chronic pain and anxiety in this profound discussion of her book "Mind Your Body: A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety."

Learn how unresolved emotions manifest as physical symptoms - and Sachs' practical steps to break this cycle. Envision rediscovering an active, vibrant life free from chronic illness.

You can find Nicole at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

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Healing Trauma: Powerful Insights and Strategies That Work | Spotlight Convo Feb 27, 2025

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Have you ever felt stuck in past trauma or like you had to hide your true self? Join Alex Elle, bestselling author of How We Heal, and Arielle Estoria, author of The Unfolding, as they share profound insights on writing as a catalyst for radical self-love, befriending fear, and peeling back layers to reclaim your vibrant, unapologetic identity.

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Groundbreaking Cancer Research: How Common Meds May Change the Game | Matthew D. Park, PhD Feb 24, 2025

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Could aging immune cells actually be triggering cancer growth?

Groundbreaking immunologist Matthew Park reveals surprising research showing our body's own myeloid cells may suppress cancer-killing cells as we get older - and how existing medications could help reset this deadly process. An eye-opening look at a new frontier for preventing and treating cancer through the years.

You can find Matthew at: Website | Linkedin | Episode Transcript

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The Hidden Cost of Your To-Do List (And How to Take Your Life Back) | Courtney Carver Feb 20, 2025

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Feeling overwhelmed by life's relentless demands? Courtney Carver, author of Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want, reveals a transformative approach to embracing a softer, more intentional way of being.

Discover how simplifying your world and giving yourself permission to truly rest can revolutionize your well-being and help you rediscover the person you were born to be.

You can find Courtney at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

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